Known as the ‘Island of the Gods’, Bali is a destination steeped in history and magic. Loved for many reasons including emerald rice paddies, azure oceans, and jaw-dropping sunsets, the island of Bali is regularly chosen as a top go-to destination for travellers.

In the Maldives, the dreaminess of the paradise setting is only eclipsed by the stupendous facilities at luxury island resorts. Case in point: A new offering called “SKY” at the Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. The first overwater observatory in the Maldives, SKY houses the most powerful telescope in the region, while also serving as a luxury cocktail bar.

Set in the Lhaviyani Atoll, notably one of the Maldives’ most bio-diverse areas, Hurawalhi Island Resort is setting new standards for an ‘outdoor’ practice and becoming one with nature. For the first time, Hurawalhi͛’s 5.8 restaurant – the world’s largest, all-glass undersea restaurant, will be converted in to a yoga studio like no other.

Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort operator, is the first in the world to bring the 3D astronomy experience to its guests, with the introduction of a brand-new Meade telescope at the Observatory at Soneva Fushi, its flagship resort in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives.

Now, the resident astronomers at Soneva Fushi will be able to show guests the vast differences in distance between stars and other celestial objects – enabling guests to gain a new appreciation of the nature of space with their own eyes.

Off the beaten path of theatre hubs in Manhattan—away from Times Square’s packed theatre district, far from the downtown cabaret scene— the McKittrick Hotel continues to host the award-winning theatrical experience Sleep No More, an immersive, site-specific telling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, deprived of nearly all spoken dialogue and set primarily in a dimly-lit, 1930s-era establishment called the “McKittrick Hotel”.

The iconic Balmoral Hotel has just unveiled a very special “Royal Experience” allowing guests to walk in the footsteps of royalty, discovering the Royal Family’s favorite hangouts (and many spots where the The Crown‘s critical plot twists take place).

Helicopter rides reward the traveler with an incredible aerial perspective, thanks to their ability to fly lower than planes and hover over points of interest. And you don’t need to travel far from home—or shell out a small fortune—for this experience. Helicopter sightseeing excursions can be surprisingly reasonable, considering their bucket-list nature and the bragging rights that come with them.

Let your imagination run wild along the valleys and the flavors of Patagonia. The End of the World Train offers a different way to get to know Ushuaia and the National Park, discovering Ensenada Bay and the shores of the Beagle Channel with sightings of the Hoste and Navarino islands, Lake Acigami (Lake Roca) and passing past the Mirador Bahía Lapataia.

You have exclusive use of the Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve surrounding Thanda Island and a superb choice of water and marine activities. A boathouse full of equipment is yours to enjoy, and a boatman is dedicated to you as your personal guide.

Swimming with Whale SharksOne of the most emotional and spectacular ocean wonders you can ever experience is being up close with a whale shark, which can grow to an astonishing 18 metres.